FAQs

The Breakthrough T1D Virtual Triathlon Challenge is an exciting challenge for Breakthrough T1D (the type 1 diabetes charity). The challenge features three key elements – a swim, a cycle and a run, with the choice to complete either the full Ironman distance or a half Ironman option.

With 8 weeks, from 1 February to 29 March, you have the flexibility to complete the challenge at your own pace, whether all at once or gradually.

There is no registration fee to take part in the challenge. 

Everyone who registers for the challenge will receive a free pair of Breakthrough T1D shoelaces. 

We offer integration with fitness apps, including Strava and Garmin, so these will automatically add any miles you complete towards your challenge goals.

Watch our video below to see how to do this:

When uploading your fitness activity from an app, please make sure that you have recorded this as a run, swim or cycle to ensure it is added to your profile correctly.

No fitness app? No problem! Your fitness activity can also be added manually to your profile.

If you are doing this manually, you can also download our trackers on our resources page to keep track of your progress.

Of course! You can log your miles manually, just watch the video below to find out how to do this.

While we're keen for as many people to complete the challenge as posible, we understand that life can sometimes get in the way! If you are signed up for the full distance challenge and feel you would prefer to switch to the half, just email us at events@breakthrought1d.org.uk.

We ask everyone who takes part in challenge to try and raise at least £100. However, this is more of a target than a set sponsorship pledge, so please don’t worry if you’re not quite able to reach this. We are so grateful for anything you can raise, and it all makes a huge difference to Breakthrough T1D's pioneering type 1 research.

Yes, we will be sending out lots of goodies to mark your fundraising achievements! Raise £20 to receive a t-shirt; £50 to receive your exclusive Virtual Triathlon Challenge medal and £100 to receive a Breakthrough T1D water bottle.

Once you have completed your registration, you will be automatically set up with a fundraising page for your challenge. You can then customise your page with your own profile picture and story via your profile dashboard.

On your fundraising page you will see various social media icons, which will allow you to share your page and ask for support from friends and family.

You can also access email signature templates via our resources page.

Absolutely. You can download a paper sponsorship form from our resources page.

Any money raised will help to fund Breakthrough T1D's research into type 1 diabetes to find better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for the condition. You will also be helping to improve the lives of those affected by type 1. Every £ raised makes a huge difference and we couldn’t do what we do without our generous supporters.

After the challenge has finished, you will have until the end of April 2025 to collect in any last sponsorship. If you think you may need longer, please just email us at events@breakthrought1d.org.uk to let us know.

To meet other runners, cyclists and swimmers, join our Team Breakthrough T1D Facebook group where you can share your progress, tell your story and wow everyone with your fundraising exploits.

Join the Team Breakthrough T1D Facebook group.

If we haven’t answered your question in our FAQs then please get in touch at events@breakthrought1d.org.uk.